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Method of manipulating a gas bubble in a microfluidic device

  • US 6,326,211 B1
  • Filed: 03/10/2000
  • Issued: 12/04/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/29/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of mixing at least two discrete fluid components in a microfabricated fluidic system, comprising:

  • providing a microfabricated channel having a vent disposed at an intermediate location in said channel, said vent having a gas permeable fluid barrier disposed across said vent;

    introducing said at least two discrete fluid components into said channel separated by a gas bubble; and

    flowing said at least two fluid components past said vent, whereby said bubble exits said vent, allowing said at least two fluid components to mix.

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